Google plans more layoffs, some relocations overseas
Google announced on Wednesday that it plans to lay off a significant number of employees and relocate some positions overseas.
The layoffs will primarily affect Google’s finance and real estate departments.
A spokesperson for the Mountain View company stated that these layoffs are part of a continuing restructuring initiative. Some impacted roles will be moved to developing hubs in India, Ireland and Mexico.
“As we’ve said, we’re responsibly investing in our company’s biggest priorities and the significant opportunities ahead,” the spokesperson said. “To best position us for these opportunities, throughout the second half of 2023 and into 2024, a number of our teams made changes to become more efficient and work better, remove layers and align their resources to their biggest product priorities.”
The finance teams affected include Google’s treasury, business services and revenue cash operations, according to Business Insider.
Ruth Porat, Google’s finance head, informed employees via email that the restructuring would expand operations to Bangalore, Mexico City and Dublin.
Employees affected by the layoffs can apply for other open positions within the company. The exact number of layoffs remains unclear.
No WARN notices have been filed with California authorities, according to the Employment Development Department.
Earlier in January, Google announced it would lay off 702 workers in the Bay Area. Additionally, Google’s YouTube division reduced its workforce by 100. CEO Sundar Pichai indicated that further layoffs were expected through 2024.
Google spent $1.8 billion in 2023 related to cutting its real estate obligations, as remote work lessened its need for offices. The company marketed 1.4 million square feet of office space for sublease in Silicon Valley. A huge project approved in San Jose is on hold.